noncoincidence

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˌkəʊɪnˈsɪdəns/

KK: /nɑnˌkoʊɪnˈsɪdəns/

noun

Definition

Something that happens by chance but is not a coincidence, meaning it is intentional or planned.

Example

The meeting was a noncoincidence; we had arranged it weeks in advance.

Conversation

Do you think it's just a noncoincidence that we both showed up at the same café?

I don't think so! It's our favorite spot after all.

Exactly! I feel like we always end up here together.

Yeah, it's like our special place, not just luck.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

occurrence

event

happening

Antonyms

coincidence

chance

accident

Root Explanation

Noncoincidence → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "coincidence" (from Latin "coincidere", meaning to fall together). The word "noncoincidence" means not falling together or not occurring at the same time or in the same way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'falling together' ('coincidere') to remember that 'noncoincidence' means things that do not happen at the same time.

Visually Confused Words

incoincidence